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Core i7-3820: Control

Name: Intel Core i7-3820
Brand: Intel

$349.88

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In Control, the Core i7-3820 outperforms 17% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $349.88. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i7-3820 Processor 3.6 4 LGA 2011 BX80619I73820

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Core i7-3820 in Control

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Core i7-3820's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Feb 13th, 2012
MSRP	$305.00
Current Price	$349.88
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Sandy Bridge-E
Socket	LGA2011
Power Consumption	130W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 425 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 8
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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